COVID-19: Ebonyi Bans Night Clubs, Drinking Joints, Other Public Places
The Ebonyi government has announced a ban on drinking clubs and night clubs among others to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the state. The ban is contained in…
COVID Cases in Africa Increased by 52% in One Week, May Get Worse – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said COVID-19 cases in Africa have increased by 52 percent in the past week. WHO director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a media…
Togo shuts churches, mosques as COVID-19 cases worsen
Following a "worrying spike" in coronavirus cases in previous weeks, Togo's government has ordered all places of worship to close for one month starting on Friday. Recently, Togo a country…
Omicron: Canada Issues Nigeria Travel Ban
Canadian authorities in a bid to curb the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant have issued a travel ban on Nigeria. The announcement which was made on Tuesday November 30,…
One Person Died of COVID Every 12 Seconds Last Week – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has disclosed in the past week, one person died of COVID every 12 seconds. Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general, made known on Monday at the 150th session…
Lagos, Rivers Listed as Nigeria Records 5 New COVID-19 Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced a total of five new COVID-19 cases in the country. According to the NCDC, the figures new COVID-19 cases were recorded…
Uzodimma Reads Riot Act To COVID-19 Defaulters, Workers in Imo
Imo State Government has, in its renewed effort to enforce strict compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic protocols, threatened to arrest and prosecute any person that failt adhere to wearing a…
No New COVID Death in Nigeria for 15 Days in a Row
For the 15th consecutive day, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC on Saturday reported zero new COVID-19 related deaths. According to the agency’s update for June 19, 2021, Nigeria recorded…
COVID-19: FG Removes India From List of Flagged Countries
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) has disclosed India has been removed from the list of countries flagged over high surge of COVID-19 infections. Recall that…
Two Hippopotamus Test Positive For Covid-19 At Antwerp Zoo
Two hippopotamuses have reportedly tested positive for Covid-19 at Antwerp zoo in Belgium without any symptoms detected except runny noses. The authorities at the zoo said Imani, aged 14, and…